Massachusetts Criminal Record Resources

Adult Criminal Record

Arrest Only

Massachusetts criminal records that do not result in conviction may be sealed if you are found not guilty, or a no bill has been returned by the grand jury, or a finding of no probable cause has been made by the court.

Pardon & Other Relief

If you are not eligible to have your Massachusetts criminal record expunged/sealed, you still may be eligible for a pardon or other relief.

Pardon eligibility begins 15 years after conviction or release from prison for felonies and 10 years for misdemeanors. There is a separate set of guidelines for “particularly meritorious clemency petitions,” defined as involving “extraordinary contributions to society.”